Britannica Dictionary definition of FUDGE
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to fail to deal with (something) in an open and direct way
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to speak or act in a way that is meant to avoid dealing with a problem directly
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to change (something) in order to trick people
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Britannica Dictionary definition of FUDGE
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a soft, sweet brown candy
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a statement that does not deal with a problem or issue in a direct way
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a hot, thick chocolate sauce that is usually served on ice cream
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— fudgy
/ˈfʌʤi/
adjective,
fudgier;
fudgiest
chiefly US
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FAQs
Britannica Dictionary definition of FUDGE. 1. a [+ object] : to fail to deal with (something) in an open and direct way.
What is the other meaning of fudge? ›
1. : foolish nonsense. often used interjectionally to express annoyance, disappointment, or disbelief. 2. : a soft creamy candy made typically of sugar, milk, butter, and flavoring.
What is the original meaning of fudge? ›
The term fudge is said to have originated in the 17th century from the verb fadge and means "to fit together in a clumsy manner".
What is the slang word fudge mean? ›
When fudge is a verb, it means to avoid straightforwardly answering a question or addressing a subject: "Just answer my question and don't fudge the issue!" Fudge is an American word from college slang meaning "a made-up story."
What is fudge explained? ›
fudge, creamy candy made with butter, sugar, milk, and usually chocolate, cooked together and beaten to a soft, smooth texture. Fudge may be thought of as having a consistency harder than that of fondant and softer than that of hard chocolate.
Does fudge mean lie? ›
The traditional story of the origin of the interjection fudge "lies! nonsense!" ( 1766; see fudge (n.2)) traces it to a sailor's retort to anything considered lies or nonsense, from Captain Fudge, "who always brought home his owners a good cargo of lies" [Isaac Disraeli, 1791, citing a pamphlet from 1700].
What does the name fudge mean? ›
The meaning of Fudge is : The one who is determined and persistent. Gender. Girl.
What is the bad word for fudge? ›
Minced oaths are commonly formed by alteration of a curse word. It often alters the ending of the word, such as "darn" for "damn", or "fudge" for "f*ck".
What does fudge mean in literature? ›
Definition of fudge. as in nuts. language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense I was starting to realize that Grandpa's tales about when he was a boy were a lot of fudge. nuts. nonsense.
What is fudging slang for? ›
Meaning of fudging in English
to avoid making a decision or giving a clear answer about something: fudge the issue The government continues to fudge the issue by refusing to give exact figures.
a [+ object] : to fail to deal with (something) in an open and direct way. Politicians have been known to fudge the issues.
What does my fudge mean? ›
fudge in American English
1. empty, foolish talk; nonsense. 2. US. a soft candy made of butter, milk, sugar, and chocolate or other flavoring, etc.
What does fudge mean nonsense? ›
Original meaning: Lies and nonsense
Fudge was originally something you said rather than ate. If you lived in the 1790s and were prone to drama, you'd loudly proclaim something you considered a lie as 'fudge!
Why do people say fudge? ›
The traditional story of the origin of the interjection fudge "lies! nonsense!" (1766; see fudge (n. 2)) traces it to a sailor's retort to anything considered lies or nonsense, from Captain Fudge, "who always brought home his owners a good cargo of lies" [Isaac Disraeli, 1791, citing a pamphlet from 1700].
What is the alternate meaning of fudge? ›
fudge (verb as in fake, misrepresent) Strongest matches. evade exaggerate falsify overstate.
What does Fudgy mean in English? ›
fudgy (comparative fudgier, superlative fudgiest) Resembling fudge, as in flavor or texture. (figuratively) Fuzzy, imprecise. (archaic) Irritable.
What does it mean to fudge the situation? ›
fudge noun (AVOID)
to avoid making a decision or giving a clear answer about something: fudge the issue The government continues to fudge the issue by refusing to give exact figures. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Avoiding action.
